Education, Networking, and More at IDEAS24

Earn up to 19 CEUs at IDEAS24 on May 2-4 in Coralville. Hear from nationally renowned speakers, take advantage of networking events, and enjoy the carnival-themed exhibit hall.

Dueling Pianos on May 3

All IDEAS24 attendees are invited to Dueling Pianos on Friday, May 3 starting at 8:00 PM. Register today and join us this and other social events at IDEAS24!

Insurance Reform Signed Into Law

On April 10 Governor Kim Reynolds signed HF2400 into law. This historic piece of legislation will go into effect on July 1 and provides protections to dentists from network leasing agreements and virtual credit card claim payments. This is the first piece of dental insurance legislation signed into law in Iowa since 2010.

IDPAC Needs Your Support

While the IDA’s presence at the Iowa Statehouse continues to grow, we need to ensure we can continue to build relationships with key legislators. Our BEST advocacy tool is IDPAC. By contributing to IDPAC, you are investing in our advocacy work and the future of dentistry in Iowa. Help us continue protecting your ability to practice and serve your patients.

Welcome to the Iowa Dental Association

The Iowa Dental Association (IDA) is the premier professional association representing dentists in the state of Iowa. In existence since 1863, the IDA is home to over 1,800 Iowa dentists, which represents approximately 80% of the licensed dentists in the state.  

All IDA member dentists are not only members of the IDA, but also the American Dental Association (ADA) and their local district society.

IDA’s mission is to encourage the improvement of the health of the public, to promote the art and science of dentistry, and to represent the interests of the members of the dental profession and the public which it serves.  

In the News

IDA Addresses the Uncertainty of Leased Networks

Apr 8, 2024

Many dentists across Iowa have similar stories to what IDA President, Dr. Jim Larsen, shares in the video below. Dentists should not have to participate in dental insurance networks they never contracted with. The practice of network leasing creates confusion because you do not know what the fees and conditions of the third party dental insurer are. You should have total control over the dental insurance networks you are a part of. 

IDA is working on legislation this session to give you control over the networks you join. This legislation will require dental insurers to notify you if they lease their networks to third party insurers and allow you to opt out.

Have you ever discovered you are a provider in a network you never contracted with? Have you had to work to no longer be a provider for an insurance you never signed up for? Send your stories to Josh Carpenter, IDA Government Affairs Director, to help him show legislators the negative impact network leasing had on you as a healthcare provider and small business. 


Published 1.30.24

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